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Despite what you might see on the news, many of Iran's young people are far from rebellious. Instead, they have dealt with dwindling job prospects by conforming to a strict code of morality

First UN ‘mercy flight’ leaves Yemen’s rebel-held Sanaa

Article Agency - 3 Feb 2020

Yemeni children in critical need of medical care were evacuated Monday from the rebel-held capital Sanaa, in what the United Nations hopes will be...

The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?

Article Agency - 28 Jan 2020

A virus similar to the SARS pathogen has claimed 81 lives since emerging in a market in the central Chinese city...

Trump trial opens with fiery clashes over witnesses

Article Michael Mathes & Paul Handley - 22 Jan 2020

The two sides squared off in fiery exchanges that circled around the procedures for the trial and gave the Democrats an opportunity to spell out their arguments for Trump's guilt on national television

Historic Trump impeachment trial to begin in earnest

World Francesco Fontemaggi - 21 Jan 2020

President Donald Trump's historic impeachment trial begins in earnest on Tuesday in the Senate, with Democrats calling for his removal from...

Trump trial likely to begin next Tuesday: Senate chief

Article Chris Lefkow - 15 Jan 2020

The Senate impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is likely to begin in seven days with key players sworn in later this week,...

Japan’s Abe warns conflict with Iran impacts entire world

World Agency - 13 Jan 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has warned that military confrontation with Iran will impact global peace and stability, as he visits the...

Soleimani air strike: Why this is a dangerous escalation of US assassination policy

Article Luca Trenta - 12 Jan 2020

The Trump administration is only the latest to push the boundaries of the law to take out foreign adversaries

China believes new virus behind mystery pneumonia outbreak

Article Jing Xuan Teng & Yan Zhao - 9 Jan 2020

China believes a mysterious pneumonia outbreak that struck 59 people is caused by a new strain of virus from the same family as SARS

Japan urges Ghosn to return as fugitive tycoon defends escape

Article Sara Hussein & Miwa Suzuki - 9 Jan 2020

Ghosn made his first public appearance since his audacious December escape at a combative press conference in Beirut on Wednesday

Iran’s anti-US strikes: measured, but not final response

Article Mariette Le Roux & Daphne Benoit - 8 Jan 2020

Tehran wanted to appear decisive to calm a clamour for revenge, without provoking President Donald Trump to unleash all-out armed conflict

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Dr Mathew Moyo’s journey to academic victory

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The NWU's chief director for library and information services was appointed as a board member of the National Council for Library and Information Services.

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UKZN pays tribute to Joseph Shabalala, Doctor of Music (honoris causa)

IT Web - 14 Feb 2020

The university joins the global community in mourning the passing of legendary musician and founding member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Dr Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala.

Special Reports

South Africa to be almost R 14-billion wealthier when SAB Zenzele BB-BBEE scheme winds down in April 2020

Derek Davey - 13 Feb 2020

It’s the biggest BB-BEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history, with a new scheme to be launched

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UKZN vice-chancellor calls for perspective and creative engagement on the way forward

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

In addition to overcoming the deadlock between UKZN and students, a way must be found to reconcile the university's financial obligations and students' long-term needs.

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Survey shows South Africans’ approval of president but not of political parties

IT Web - 13 Feb 2020

According to the survey, 62% of South Africans think Cyril Ramaphosa is doing his job well, while 39% say no political party represents their views.

Special Reports

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S20: Change the way you experience the world

Derek Davey - 12 Feb 2020

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series features unprecedented AI camera technologies built for the future of communications

Special Reports

Andrew Makenete joins Africa Agri Tech as an event ambassador

Derek Davey - 11 Feb 2020

Makenete has a wealth of experience in the agricultural sector

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Is your company prepared for the coronavirus?

IT Web - 11 Feb 2020

Companies should consider the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic when evaluating whether they are prepared for the coronavirus, says ContinuitySA.